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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.68, 207.67 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.68, 207.67 and 89.85 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.68 : 207.67 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.68/207.67 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.68x = 207.67 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.68x = 18,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659.15/138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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